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use vs spare

spare vs use

use and spare both are nouns.

use is not an adjective while spare is an adjective.

use and spare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
spare Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, spare is a hyponym of use; that is, spare is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:
  • use: use up (resources or materials)
  • spare: use frugally or carefully
Other hyponyms of use include abuse, misuse, pervert, abuse, run out, drain, indulge, luxuriate, burn, burn off, burn up, drop, expend, spend, spend, occupy, take, use up, blow, squander, waste, exhaust, play out, run down, sap, tire.
use (noun) spare (noun)
the act of using a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
what something is used for
a particular service
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
use (adjective) spare (adjective)
lacking in magnitude or quantity
thin and fit
lacking embellishment or ornamentation
not taken up by scheduled activities
more than is needed, desired, or required
kept in reserve especially for emergency use
use (verb) spare (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose use frugally or carefully
take or consume (regularly or habitually) give up what is not strictly needed
use up (resources or materials) refrain from harming
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense) save or relieve from an experience or action
avail oneself to
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
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